Ferronova is an innovative medical device company, which has brought together a patented magnetic probe from the University of South Australia and iron magnetic nanoparticle technology from Victoria University of Wellington, to produce an advanced diagnostic system to improve the detection of cancer metastases. Ferronova has research collaborations with UniSA Future Industries Institute, the University of Sydney, and the University of New South Wales. Founded in 2016, Ferronova is backed by Uniseed, Artesian Ventures, ASX-listed investment group Powerhouse Ventures, PAN Ventures, UniSA Ventures and Wellington UniVentures. The South Australian government and Australian government have provided grant funding to develop the technology.